BRITISH MUSEUM sword As1896,0317.95.a
sword
Museum number: As1896,0317.95.a
Description: Fighting sword made of brass, wood, rattan
Production ethnic group: Made by: Idahan Murut
Production date: 19thC (early) (circa) (circa)
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Borneo Asia: Southeast Asia: Borneo
Materials: brass wood rattan
Dimensions: Height: Height: 7 centimetres Weight: Weight: 745 grammes Width: Width: 90.50 centimetres Depth: Depth: 6 centimetres
Curator's comments: This type of sword is used in fighting and also for marriage payments (with large numbers being transferred). Various names: Lun Bawang 'perapat', Lun Dayeh 'perepat' and Kelabit 'pelapat'. (Michael Heppell 2014). From registration: Dusim. Not found as an ethnic name, possibly place or personal name
Location: Not on display
Acquisition name: Donated by: Lady Margaret Brooke, Ranee of Sarawak
Acquisition date: 1896
Department: Asia
Registration number:
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